Grove Farm Homestead
This was one of Kauai's more successful sugar plantations. The former home of George N. Wilcox and his descendants is today a museum that provides visitors with a look at how plantation owners and workers lived more than a century ago.
This early 1900s plantation estate is a unique place to shop and dine. Board the Kauai Plantation Railway for a train ride through the plantation's 36-acre grounds. Koloa Rum Company is Kauai's first and only commercial distiller, blender and bottler of premium Hawaiian Rum.
Alekoko "Menehune" Fishpond
Built more than 500 years ago, the Menehune Fishpond has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Here is one of the finest examples of this type of Hawaiian aquaculture. According to legend, the mythical Menehune, Hawaii's mischievous little people, built this entire fishpond in one night.
The Kauai Museum is filled with treasures, showcasing art and Island history. You'll find the story of Kauai displayed in everything from feather lei to vintage photographs. It's a great place to learn about Kauai's history.
Lihue
The gateway to all of Kauai's wonders, Lihue is where you'll likely arrive first, via plane or cruise ship. It's your introduction to the beauty of Kauai, as well as great place to stay. Lihue is the country seat and it offers much in the way of culture-Hawaiian music, hula performances and other fun festivals.
Huleia River
The Huleia River runs along a flat valley floor and is bordered by a steep forested hillside, making for exceptional views of unencumbered nature. Kayak upstream for a Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure (literally, because this is where Indiana Jones swung on a vine, dropped into the stream and swam to a sea plane to escape his enemies.)
With gentle waves and a sandy bottom, you'll appreciate swimming at this beach. Surf lessons, catamaran rides, stand-up paddle board, beach volleyball and sailboat rentals are available.
Wailua Falls is located at the southern end of Wailua River. It's usually seen as two falls until rain transforms them into one. Rainbows often appear in the morning, when sunlight paints the 80-foot waterfall molten silver. Used in the opening credits of the TV show, Fantasy Island, Wailua Falls is easily accessible.
